Highways England expect the road to remain closed until midnight

Time-lapse of the tailbacks in Saltash this evening

The road is expected to remain closed until 22:15 this evening

Traffic England estimates that the A38 westbound between the A388 and the junction with the A390 Liskeard East will be cleared between 22:00 and 22:15.

Investigation work is being carried following the earlier accident.

18:17KEY EVENT

Accident investigation work begins after A38 crash

The road will remain closed between Saltash and Liskeard into the night as accident investigators carry out work at the scene.

The latest from traffic specialists Inrix: “The road remains closed for accident investigation work following an earlier accident, involving three vehicles.

“Once investigation work is complete, recovery work and clean up will take place.

“Affecting traffic between Saltash and Liskeard.

“Diversion - Traffic is being diverted eastbound via the A390 towards Callington and down the A388 towards Saltash.”

The accident on the A38 has caused tailbacks for almost three hours

18:08Edd Moore

Information on injuries after A38 crash

A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said: “SWASFT was called at 15:10 to a multi car road traffic accident, 12 patients have been treated, 5 walking wounded, with several patients being taken to Derriford Hospital by air and land ambulances.

“One reported to be a leg injury. No other details known at this time.”

Police at the scene of the incident (Image: John Allen)

17:58Katie Timms

The accident has caused tailbacks in Saltash for almost three hours

The accident on the A38 has caused tailbacks for almost three hours

An ambulance is caught in the traffic

There have been twelve injured in the multi vehicle accident near Landrake

If you have information regarding the crash call Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting Log 540 of 18/11/2017

17:42Katie Timms

Three air ambulances were at the scene

17:39Katie Timms

Long queues at Torpoint Ferry due to traffic diversions

17:31Edd Moore

Video from scene of A38 crash

Video footage from near the scene of today’s crash shows the full scale of the emergency services’ response.

17:16Katie Timms

Highways England give details and diversion routes for people intending to travel between Saltash and Liskeard this evening

17:09Katie Timms

Ambulance service say 12 people have been treated by paramedics

A spokesman for the South Western Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 3.10pm to a multi car road traffic accident.

“A total of 12 patients have been treated,, five walking wounded, with several patients being taken to Derriford Hospital by air and land ambulances.

“One reported to be a leg injury.”

No other details are known at this time.

17:02Katie Timms

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service starting to leave the scene

A Cornwall Fire and Rescue spokesperson said that all Cornwall Fire Rescue Services are now starting to leave the scene.

All persons concerned are now in the care of South West Ambulance Service.

Devon and Cornwall Police still on scene.

16:52Edd Moore

A30 closure extended to at least 7.30pm

16:48Katie Timms

Five casualties in Landrake accident

A police spokesperson confirmed there were five casualties in the A38 accident. Some casualties have been taken to hospital but police have said it is unclear how many at this stage.

Three casualties were stuck in their vehicles but they have since been freed.

The road is still blocked and the police spokesperson said that it might be blocked for a while.

There are currently four diversions in place and the incident is being assisted by Highways England.